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The Forsaken Series

Forsaken
Heart
by Elise Whyles

Curse
of a Dragon's Claim
by Ciara Lake

Forsaken
Paradise
by Elise Whyles

Forsaken
Norse Wind
by Ciara Lake

Skarlet
Kiss
by Elise Whyles

Enchanted
Waves
by Ciara Lake

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What happens when a Dominant falls for his not-so-submissive
attorney?

Martin Abrams, owner of Master M’s BDSM
club, has become unfulfilled with his lifestyle. Ever since his sub, Gracie,
left to marry her true love, Martin has lost his way. Living the life of the
head Dominant in his circle isn’t as appealing as it once was. Something seems
to be missing.

Sassy lawyer Arianna Covington relocates
to New York City after a humiliating divorce. She’s looking for a fresh start
when she agrees to become Martin’s exclusive attorney. She’s intrigued by his
domineering personality and wants to know why women kneel at his feet.

Their attraction is undeniable despite
Ari’s initial beliefs that she will never submit to Martin’s desires. But
Martin is up for the challenge. Arianna is more than he ever imagined in a
woman. He vows to claim her heart, with or without the games. Who will
surrender first?

"I don't understand how any woman would bow down like that.
It's not normal."

"Maybe not for you." Martin understood Arianna's
position. Most who didn't participate in a Dominant and submissive relationship
didn't get it.

"It's degrading. She can't use the phone. She's a grown
woman."

"Arianna, this is a lifestyle you can't possibly comprehend
because you know nothing about it. A submissive gets just as much as he or she
gives. The arrangement they enter into with a Dom is consensual. Roxy is not
forced into being here. Her Dom respects and cares for her. She has a very good
life."

"He punishes her."

"When she disobeys. It's in her contract."

"A contract that can't possibly be enforced in court."

"Spoken like a true lawyer." He finished his scotch.
"The contract is to protect them both. It lists what is expected of a sub
and what the Dominant's responsibilities are. They outline hard and soft
limits. We create a safe, sane, and consensual environment, and that contract
maintains trust between the two parties. As long as it is upheld between the
parties involved that's all that matters."

"To each his own, I suppose." She shrugged. "I'm
your real estate attorney. What you do here is none of my business."

Then why are you here, kitten?

"I'm very open, Arianna. If you have questions, I'll be happy
to answer them. People should be educated in my lifestyle. It isn't as uncommon
or bizarre as you may think." He reached for her hand. "I hope you
won't judge me without getting to know me."

"Um, no." She looked down at their joined hands. He
liked the way her cheeks turned colors when he flustered her. "Of course
not. This whole environment is different. It's going to take some getting used
to."

"I understand." He ran his thumb over the soft skin of
her hand. "If you'd prefer not to meet here anymore—"

"It's not a problem."

"Very well." He smiled because as he suspected she
wanted to be there. "Will you join me for dinner?"

Martin couldn't remember the last time he'd asked a woman to have
dinner with him. He usually just summoned a sub when he was in the mood for
company. Gracie was the last woman he'd spent any time with at all. Perhaps it
was time to explore his options. Obviously, Arianna would be different than the
women he dealt with, but he liked the change. When Gracie left him for Cade
everything changed. He hadn't been interested in another sub. As a matter of
fact, he hadn't been interested in another woman until now.

"I'd love to join you for dinner, Mr. Abrams."

"I'd like you to call me Martin." Allowing people to use
his name wasn't a privilege he granted often, but everything was different with
her. He stood from the bar and picked up her briefcase. "I hope you like
Italian. I ordered enough for six people. I wasn't sure what you would
want."

"Italian is fine." She took his extended hand and walked
to the back of the club with him. "Why didn't you just wait and ask what I
would want?"

"I'm not used to asking." He motioned for her to take a
seat in the huge u-shaped booth that overlooked the Manhattan skyline.

"Oh, Martin." She giggled. He liked the way his name
tumbled off her lips. "You have a lot to learn about non-submissive
women."

Can
the sub teach the Dom to play?Natural submissive Gracie Miller thought she had
found her other half in Cade Jameson. Not only did he help her through a
difficult time in her life, in the bedroom he brought her more pleasure than
she could have ever imagined. They seemed perfect for each other.

Cade knew what he wanted in the bedroom. Gracie
brought out his domineering side and ignited his passion. But he feared he was
too dominant for this beautiful, naïve girl, who was so young and impressionable,
so he ended their relationship.

Two and a half years later, Gracie returns to
town a new woman. She had moved to the city and found a "Master" who
showed her what she was truly capable of. Now she's back and wants to show Cade
exactly what kind of submissive she could be for him.

But after hearing all that she's experienced,
Cade now wonders if he's dominant enough to satisfy her. Can he be the man
Gracie needs him to be?

Ella Jade has been writing for as long as she can remember. As a
child, she often had a notebook and pen with her, and now as an adult, the
laptop is never far. The plots and dialogue have always played out in her head,
but she never knew what to do with them. That all changed when she discovered
the eBook industry. She started penning novels at a rapid pace and now she
can't be stopped.Ella resides in
New Jersey with her husband and two young boys. When she's not chasing after
her kids, she's busy writing, attending PTO meetings, kickboxing, and
scrapbooking. She hopes you'll get lost in her words.

CURSE OF A DRAGON’S CLAIM by Ciara Lake

Arianna Mergliano is looking forward to the trip she and her father are taking to his business partner’s home. Even though the trip will be a mixture of business and relaxation, Arianna is really looking forward to the parties and dancing and seeing her best friend again. Arianna knows that she is now at the age where her father may start looking for a prosperous husband for her at this party among the businessmen he associates with. But that thought is not something she is going to worry about right now, her major concern is to packher best outfits and not forgetting anything she might need during this visit
Clayne MacDagon is a very powerful dragon with an chip on his shoulder concerning anything to do with vampires. He has had this ever since his twin sister was killed when the war between dragons and vampires began. Now the gods have informed Clayne and the other dragons that he has to go forth into the human realm and find a forsaken, mate with her and bring her back to his realm to help keep a deadly vampire locked up in his prison. Clayne would rather have to face a battle without his best weapon than come into contact with a forsaken – a descendant of a relationship between a dragon and a vampire – a person of mixed blood. However Calyne will do what his honor demands and seek out this woman.
When Arianna and Clayne first meet there is an instant attraction which surprises both of them. Clayne knows that Arianna really is his mate due to a unique birthmark she wears and her beauty, both inside and out, urge him to act fast in claiming this woman to his side. Arianna is amazed and a bit overwhelmed that within a day she meets a man and is suddenly engaged and then married to him. Clayne wastes no time in mating with Arianna after the wedding but when he tells her the truth about himself and then proves it, Arianna reacts badly at the speed of startling information. However, she is no wimp and after the shock quickly accepts all that she has been told. What neither of them can figure out is just how Arianna is supposed to help when she had no idea about who and what she was. The love between Arianna and Clayne is growing fast and huge, which is a great thing as the dragon’s main god has taken notice of it and Arianna. Arianna’s gift and power comes to be known during their mating ceremony and it’s a very powerful gift at that. Clayne and Arianna now have the protection of the gods, but will it be enough to safe them and their love in the upcoming battle?
Fate has brought two powerful people together in hopes to avoid the revival of a horrid war – will their love be enough to bring a shift in the future as the gods play? Curse of a Dragon’s Claim brings Arianna and Clayne together and their love brings forth the plots and plans of those that want to destroy the dragons once and for all. I really felt sorry for Arianna at first because she was so overwhelmed by Clayne and her feelings for him and because of her upbringing, believing his magic to be an evil thing rather than just a part of him. I’m all for straight talking, but I had to shake my head at Clayne when he used his own form of straight talking on Arianna – totally forgetting that he had to go backwards in time to find her and not forwards. I really enjoyed watching as Arianna and Clayne grasped the beginning of their passion and followed the rocky road as it turned into a deep and abiding love with all that was going on around them. Clayne might have a dragon’s strength but it was Arianna’s power that seemed to have brought down the evil around them. There were so many great secondary characters and the swirling multiple story lines that I can’t wait to see how this world evolves and what will happen next. Curse of a Dragon’s Claim has layers upon layers of intrigue, passion, danger and mystic happenings that keep it a page-turner.

For Lissa, the second time at love was a charm but in marriage, three's a crowd.

Single mother Lissa Vincent found her soul mate in her best friend's ex-husband. Alex Hunter couldn't believe his fortune when his ex-wife told him her best friend was

available. After divorce, finding love again could be a challenge but it appeared Alex and Lissa had gotten lucky. Yet as they start their lives as newlyweds, Alex and Lissa don't realize just how difficult it might be to blend a family.

When Alex's ex new marriage begins to unravel, she sets her sights again on Alex. Does

Alex still have feelings for the mother of his child? Will Lissa keep her best friend or lose her husband?

Fairytales promise a happily-ever-after. But what really happens after the after.

Excerpt:

Sipping a glass of ice water while I waited, I looked forward to seeing Chloe. We'd been

co-workers and friends for years.

When Chloe Walks in, I watch as all the men's heads turns to stare as she approached our table. Her beauty always drew gazes and left me feeling like a weed planted next to a stunning flower.

After Chloe and I make a bit of small talk and order, I ask the question I've been dying to

ask since I ended our phone call. "What is going on Chloe? What can I do to help?"

"Mike's quit his job at the college and decided to open his own catering business and the

stress of having no money coming in is taking its toll on us. All we do is fight. I can't

stand that I have no say in how our money is spent. Would you believe he bought a delivery truck for his business but hasn't even gotten the brakes fixed on my car?"

"I'm sorry, Chloe. What does Mike say when you talk to him about this?"

"He really doesn't understand. He has stars in his eyes about what the future holds and

can't see what's happening right in front of his face. My salary is the only thing paying

the bills. With the way Mike's spending money, it's going out as fast as it's coming in.

You know, Lissa. You're so lucky to have Alex. He's a wonderful provider. What I

wouldn't give to have him back in my life."

Ouch. Chloe's words hurt. I knew Alex was a wonderful husband, but he was mine now.

Was she really indicating she wanted him back?

"Alex is a fabulous husband, father, and friend. I'm lucky to be his wife." Needing to

establish my territory, I made sure to point out Alex was mine.

"Yes, he is. I'd give anything to have him back. Just to make it clear, if you even hurt him. or let him go, I'm going to be right there to pick up the pieces. After all, we have a child together. We'll always be in each other's lives."

"Well, Alex is very happy and I'll do anything to keep him that way."

The rest of lunch passed in a blur. I couldn't keep my mind off her ultimatum. Maybe

Chloe was just reacting to all the problems in her own marriage by lashing out at me. I

was willing to give her the benefit of doubt. However, all I wanted to do was to escape the original lunch from hell and get home to Alex to reassure myself of his love. For me.

How does a middle aged, divorcee with two children find her way back to love after a

devastating divorce leaves her with no self confidence and no faith in love? Lissa's ex-husband has shredded her self-esteem so she's thrown herself into her children and her work, leaving time for nothing else.

When an life threatening illness in her best friend's family puts Lissa on the path to romance, Lissa finds new love in a most unexpected way--an introduced by her new guy's